GMAC Student Reporters' Challenge 2009

Introduction:

As part of its ongoing public education efforts, GMAC is organizing the GMAC Student Reporters’ Challenge 2009. Participants of this year’s competition will be tasked to create educational video clips based on the theme of “The Facts and Myths of Genetically Modified Foods”.

The Task:

The 2009 “Student Reporters” face the following task:
“There is increasing adoption of GM crops worldwide. Proponents say that GM technology and GM crops offer one solution towards food shortage and food security issues, and argue that GM foods are at least as safe as, if not safer, than their conventional counterparts. Opponents, on the other hand, are skeptical of the actual benefits of GM crops and GM foods, and question their safety on human health and the environment.

You and your colleagues are reporters of the SSC (Singapore Science Channel). In view of the controversy and intense debate surrounding GM crops and GM foods, your boss tasked your team to produce a video feature on the facts and myths of GM foods. As part of the project, you are to interview residents of the Singapore heartlands to find out what their views on GM foods are, and what they understand, misunderstand, or do not understand about the subject. As responsible reporters, you are to debunk common misconceptions about GM foods, and unravel the science-based truth.”

Members involved:
Durga (301)
Michelle Ang Xing Yee (301)
Rika Chandraratne (302)
Talia Tay Yen Suang (303)
Azlina (303)

For any enquiries, do email us at yckssfv@gmail.com.

sCene 3 - National New Media Challenge

Objectives:

• To promote new media literacy of students through experiencing interactive learning across disciplines in participatory media
  
• To nurture students in the development of creative talent through a diverse range of new media skills that will provide them with a competitive edge in the new economy
  
• To inculcate in students a spirit of innovation and community involvement through the active promotion of worthy social causes using new media

Competition Details:

Each participating team is required to set up a media-rich website/blog to:

• showcase the Olympic education within their school or
• promote the spirit of Olympism (Excellence, Respect, Friendship)

All works are to be produced using software from Adobe Systems Incorporated

Competition starts from 10 April 2009 and ends on 12 August 2009 1700hrs.

Members involved:

Azlina (303)
Cheng Yu Shen (202)
Md Shafiq Bin Md Shah (102)
Ahmad Amran (111)
Nicolas Lim (111)

For any enquiries, do email us at yckssfv@gmail.com.

Welcome to YCKSS Film and Video Focus Group

This is an introduction to the Film and Video Focus Group, a group under the InfoComm Club. The members are as follows:

Teacher in charge:
Mr Ismail Bin Kamarudin

Chairperson:
Dhurga (301)

Members:
Upper Sec
Michelle Ang Xing Yee (301)

Hazell Restan (301)
Rika Chandraratne (302)
Talia Tay Yen Suang (303)
Azlina (303)

Lower Sec
Md Shafiq Bin Md Shah (102)
Ahmad Amran (111)
Nicolas Lim (111)
Cheng Yu Sheng (202)

Do drop us an email at yckssfv@gmail.com to find out more.